Two necklaces with amulet cases / lone amulet case. Afghanistan, [first half of 20th century].
Silver, repoussé and engraved; glass and glass beads; other beads.
1. Necklace with three six-sided amulet cases and pendant. Middle amulet case, larger than other two, with engraved Persian (Farsi) inscription, and with colored beads and small pendants suspended from bottom. Upper, middle pendant open and hollow; set with turquoise stone, with Persian inscription, and decorated with images of birds on one side, and with vegetal patterns and image of human face on other side. Bottom section here also with suspended colored beads and small pendants. Approx. 20X48 cm. Some of bead chains torn. Missing or detached beads.
2. Necklace with three square amulet cases, set with glass beads and red, crescent-shaped glass pieces. Chain covered with metal thread and colored bead ornaments. Approx. 60X8.5 cm.
3. Rectangular amulet case (to be suspended on chain), with glass bead and glass ornaments. Bells suspended from bottom. 6.5X9 cm.